For Sale: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro in Bradenton, Florida

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Yenko Replica �€" L98 TPI V8, 4-Speed, Burnt Orange with Full Yenko Tribute Package Why This Car Is Special The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro is widely regarded as the high point of the first-generation platform. Chevrolet refined the body for 1969, giving it a longer, lower, more aggressive stance compared to the 1967 and 1968 models. The result was a car that looked purpose-built even before you opened the hood. Among all the variants produced that year, few carry as much mystique as the Yenko Camaro. Don Yenko operated Yenko Chevrolet in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, and used the Super Car Warranty program �€" often called the COPO process �€" to order Camaros from the factory equipped with big-block engines that were not offered through normal dealer channels. The 1969 Yenko Camaro came standard with the 427 cubic inch L72 V8, and Yenko added his own badging, stripes, and interior touches before delivery. Production numbers for genuine 1969 Yenko Camaros are estimated at around 201 units, making authentic examples extremely rare and priced accordingly. This car is an honestly represented Yenko Camaro tribute built on a genuine 1969 Chevrolet Camaro platform. The VIN confirms it is a 1969 Norwood-built Camaro Sport Coupe, which is the correct foundation for any Yenko build. Rather than chasing numbers-matching credentials that would require a 427 COPO block, the builder focused on delivering the Yenko visual package and driving experience at a level that makes this car genuinely enjoyable to own and drive. The engine fitted �€" a 350 cubic inch L98 from the Corvette �€" is a compelling choice in its own right, and we will explain exactly why below. Features List - 350 cubic inch L98 Corvette V8 with Tuned Port Injection and silver intake runners - Iron heads with larger combustion chambers - Performance distributor with modified electronics - Open element air cleaner - Yellow spark plug wires - Long-tube headers connecting to dual exhaust with Flowpro mufflers - 4-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter and white cue ball knob - Power steering and power brakes - Aftermarket air conditioning - Aluminum radiator with electric fan - Painted and detailed engine compartment and chassis - Correct Yenko twin front bucket seats with sYC decaled headrests - Matching black rear seat - Black steering wheel - Wood-tone center console - Stock dash with factory gauges, aftermarket Pioneer stereo, and supplemental accessory gauges - Black carpet and floor mats - Burnt Orange exterior paint - Yenko badges front and rear - Chin spoiler and rear deck spoiler - Cowl induction hood with Yenko black stripes and Yenko monogram - Black body stripe - Period-correct grey and chrome 5-spoke mag wheels - Black sidewall tires Mechanical The engine in this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro is a 350 cubic inch L98, the same fuel-injected small-block Chevrolet used in the Corvette from 1985 through 1991. In stock Corvette form, the L98 produced 240 horsepower, but this engine has been modified with iron heads featuring larger combustion chambers, a performance distributor, updated electronics, and the open element air cleaner visible in the engine photos. The silver TPI intake runners are the signature visual element of the L98 and fill the engine bay in a way that complements the Yenko presentation without looking out of place to anyone who knows their small-blocks. The Tuned Port Injection system was GM's answer to improving throttle response and fuel efficiency while maintaining strong mid-range torque. Compared to a traditional carburetor setup, TPI delivers better cold-start behavior, improved fuel metering across the RPM range, and more consistent power delivery in varying temperatures �€" which matters if you actually drive the car in Florida heat. Long-tube headers connect to the dual exhaust system, which exits cleanly under the rear valance as shown in the undercarriage photos. The 4-speed manual transmission is shifted via a Hu